Lifecycle Systems Engineer

Role Overview

• Provide systems engineering and acquisition support for National Security Space, civil, and commercial customers with emphasis on providing a sound basis for system acquisition and operational activities
• Create and review acquisition documentation such as RFPs, CDRLs, PWSs, SOOs, and SOWs
• Form and lead teams with an emphasis on requirements engineering and analysis to support Aerospace program offices and customers during early acquisition activities
• Participate in requirements development and management activities, including developing TRDs and analyzing requirements
• Gather, analyze, and document requirements from stakeholders using interviews, workshops, and document analysis
• Lead and support Lifecycle Technical Reviews, Audits, and Milestones
• Guide requirements traceability and management concepts for program offices
• Support maintenance of the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to include updates and approach to ensure requirements are testable and aligned with mission goals
• Mentor staff in support of lifecycle acquisition and systems engineering
• Evaluate opportunities to implement Digital Engineering concepts to streamline lifecycle engineering process and capabilities
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams for the development and/or evaluation of ground and space system requirements, design and architecture concepts
• Perform independent assessments in support of acquisition milestone events, including identification and assessment of technical risks and development of pre-acquisition design concepts that will drive new systems
• Participate in a broad range of acquisition related activities, including Government source selections, preparing reports, developing briefings, and presenting recommendations to customers and Aerospace management
• Participate in frequent interactions with Aerospace program office, customers, contractors and Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) personnel

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 10 -15+ years of related experience
• Experience with requirements and verification (including requirement engineering, requirements management, and/or verification)
• A solid understanding of DoD compliance to include DoD 5000.02, Agile Software Development, and DevSecOps
• Demonstrated experience in supporting project planning, requirements definition, space and ground systems, and program reviews
• Experience in developing or assessing acquisition strategies and analyses affecting acquisition-related decisions
• A strong technical background and a clearly demonstrated expertise with the following programming languages, applications/tools: SysML, Cameo, DOORS, Jira, Confluence, and Agile Development (SAFe/Scrum)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to initiate/complete tasks, lead technical efforts and interact effectively with a broad range of organizations
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with all levels of customers, coworkers and contractors are required
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and able to manage multiple simultaneous tasks, including occasional business travel
• Current TS/SCI Clearance

Tech Stack

• TypeScript

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect